Commentary and Analysis

The issue that drove Donald Trump’s original presidential bid remains a divider within his party, Council data show.

The flood of impoverished migrants camping in Chicago awaiting government processing for asylum has put a roadblock up in front of a very different class of hopeful immigrants.

"In 20 years, I’m betting that Texas will feel sorry that they shipped these workers away," says Jaime Di Paulo, president of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Americans fleeing climate-change driven droughts, fires and floods will exceed the Great Migration. Better policies will produce a stronger and healthier city.

Beyond government and nonprofit workers, an army of legal experts has stepped in on a pro bono basis to help newly arrived asylum seekers get their bearings here in Chicago. Crain's brings you closer to two of them.

African cities are experiencing growing climate-related migration that has the opportunity to unlock their economic, social, and cultural development.

Why did the lost Titan submarine get more buzz and funding than migrant lives?

“A policy of keeping migrants away from European shores at any cost has also cost Europe its credibility,” writes Elizabeth Shackelford.

City leaders must promote solidarity between local communities and asylum seekers, who face many of the same challenges as long-term residents, argues Valeria Castelli.

US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.